In case you missed it — last month’s Mudroom, Best Friends, is now live on our website! Big thanks to @junctionartsmedianhvt and to our incredible storytellers: Isaac Norton, Judith Hertog, Beth Ryan, Thia Daniels, Jen Shepherd, and Kevin Gallagher. 👉 Watch here: buff.ly/RrNsGRS

Don’t miss your chance to experience the art that explores the relationship between clouds and mountain peaks — soft & rough, ephemeral & enduring. PW Stephenson: Of Clouds & Peaks, The Featured Artist in The Bank Street Gallery, ends Saturday! Come have a look. #AVAgallery #PWStephenson #LebanonNH

This fall, the Upper Valley Arts Alliance is coming together to present Upper Valley Arts for All: a series of events that showcase the Upper Valley’s many cultural resources. From performances to exhibits to workshops and markets, the season is full of opportunities to get inspired.

🎨✨ Join us at AVA Gallery on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 7–9 PM for The Mudroom: ‘Best Friends’—an evening of heartfelt tales, laughter, and beautiful human connection. Tickets are $18 for members, $20 for non-members (or $25 at the door, if space allows). Come celebrate friendship.

Join Us for a Creative Conversation and Demo! Step into the world of nature-inspired ceramics with Cierra Vigue. Conversations | Exhibiting Artist Demonstration/Talk on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5:30–6:30 PM, at AVA Gallery. @northcoveclay #CierraVigue #Ceramics #NatureInspiredArt #AVAGallery

Artstop with Mary Sithavady, students will have the space, time and materials to discover new ways that media and materials work together to create unique works of art! Fridays, Sept. 12 – Oct. 31

Buy Your Tickets Now! Join us on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 PM for The Mudroom: “Best Friends”, a live storytelling night at AVA Gallery. Advance tickets: $18 (members) / $20 (non-members) At-the-door (subject to availability): $25

Metalsmithing with Roff Harroff, in this class students will study the time-honored art of Metalsmithing to make three dimensional objects from copper and brass. Tuesdays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 28 They'll learn texturing, connecting, and forming techniques, making metal pieces to wear and display.

Digital Art, Create and Animate with Paula Allen is an introduction to digital art, including drawing in layers, and designing moving illustrations Mondays, Sept. 8 – Nov. 3 -Illustrate with GIF and MP4 files. -Basic animation techniques.

Tonight, August 22 (5–7 PM), AVA Gallery & Art Center invites you to the opening reception for four exceptional exhibitions. Misoo Bang | 전미개오 轉迷開悟, Mike Howat, Cierra Vigue, and Corrine Yonce

Get ready to dance the night away at AVA’s Dance Party: Summer Sizzler! 🎉🕺💃 Join us on August 23rd from 7:30-10 PM for an unforgettable evening of great music, vibrant art vibes, and delicious hot dogs from Upper Valley Dogz.

Don’t miss the exhibition “2024 Juried Winners” featuring Dan Falby, Sarah Koff, Susan Lirakis, and Jonathan Rose—it closes this Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. (Exhibiting Hours: Tues–Sat, 11 AM–5 PM) Pop in and celebrate these incredible juror-recognized artists before it’s gone! #AVAGallery

Join us on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:30–8 PM in the South Studio (2nd floor) at AVA Gallery in Lebanon, NH for our next Upper Valley Photographers gathering. Submit one photograph that holds personal meaning to you. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to share its story.

Get creative with printmaking! 🎨 Join us for Paper Plate & Press: Drypoint on Saturday and Sunday, August 23-24, and explore drypoint etching. 📅 Weekend Workshop 📍 AVA Gallery and Art Center $215/person 🔗 Sign up at the link in bio! #Printmaking #DrypointEtching #AVAGallery #ArtWorkshop

Join us for a night where art meets rhythm! Dance in AVA's galleries, transformed into a vibrant dance floor, to a mix of iconic hits and fresh beats. Grab a hot dog from Upper Valley Dogz and sip on a refreshing drink. A fun-filled evening of music, food, and community—all in support of AVA!

Opening Tomorrow Evening! Join us Friday, July 25, from 5-7 PM for a special opening reception celebrating the vibrant artistic career of Winkie Kelsey. Linda Roesch Visual Arts Gallery at AVA. Don’t miss this heartfelt evening of art and community! #WinkieKelsey #UpperValleyArts #ArtExhibition

🧵 ONE-DAY WORKSHOP | 7/26 | 10AM–3PM Don’t miss your chance to work with rising ceramic star @danfalby at @avagallery_org! ✨ Dan’s work bends clay into something soft, fluid, and unexpected—like fabric caught mid-motion. 🎯 Space is limited—reserve your spot now! 🔗 Visit: buff.ly/7itTEwl

🎨 Join us for a LIVE ArtReach session with Glory Day McSharry 🖌️ 🗓️ Tuesday, July 22 | ⏰ 10 AM–11 AM Tune in via Zoom (link in Bio) or Facebook Live for an insider’s look at Glory Day’s studio practice and vibrant process! #ArtReach #LiveDemo #GloryDayMcSharry #ShapeAsLanguage #AVAart #StudioVisit

Watercolors and Natural Dyes: Pink + Red Explore the beauty of natural color in this unique workshop! Learn how to create vibrant pinks and reds using plant-based dyes alongside traditional watercolor techniques. A perfect class for artists, nature lovers, and anyone curious about sustainable art.

🎨✨ Abstract Ceramic Sculptures Get your hands dirty and bring your imagination to life in clay! This dynamic class explores the possibilities of abstract ceramic sculpture through hand-building techniques, surface treatments, and creative experimentation. No prior experience needed.

🎨🖌 Painting from Observation with Oils Sharpen your skills and learn the fundamentals of oil painting through direct observation. Explore color, light, and composition in this supportive and inspiring class. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their practice. $325/person

🎨✨ Introduction to Printmaking: Linocuts Discover the art of linocut printmaking in this hands-on workshop! Learn how to design, carve, and print your own unique works of art. Perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their creative toolkit. $215/person + $20 materials fee. Visit our website

🔷 3D Perspective with Natalia Callaghan (Ages 9–12) 📅 July 21–25 | 🕐 1:30–4:30 PM Join teaching artist Natalia Callaghan for an exciting week of drawing in 3D! 📍 AVA Gallery & Art Center, Lebanon, NH 💵 $215 | Member discounts + financial aid available #AVAGallery #YouthArtCamp #3DPerspective

Summer Camps-Still Space Available 🌀 The Art of Illusion (ages 9–12) 📆 July 21–25, 2025 • Mon–Fri • 9 AM–12 PM 🎨 Led by Allison Zito, campers will explore perspective and optical illusions. 📍 AVA Gallery & Art Center, Lebanon, NH 📌 Fee: $215 per camper #YouthArtCamp #ArtOfIllusion #AVAGallery

Summer Camps-Still Space Available ☀️🌧🌈 Sunshine, Clouds & Rainbows (Ages 6–8) $215.00 Young artists will explore all things weather through color, texture, and imagination! From painting skies to sculpting clouds and crafting bright rainbows, each day brings a burst of creative fun. 🗓 July 21–25

Summer camps-Still Space Available ♻️✨ Eco-Fashion (Ages 6–8) $215.00 👗🌿 Calling all young designers! This camp blends creativity and sustainability as kids turn recycled and found materials into wearable art and funky accessories. Fashion has never been so green! 🗓 July 14–18 📍 AVA Gallery

Join us Friday, July 11, 5–7 PM for the opening reception of Object Permanence by Sarah Koff at AVA Gallery. Through delicate printmaking and layered compositions, Koff explores the quiet beauty of nature and the passage of time. Come meet the artist.

Join us for the opening reception of A Song for Lily by Jonathan Rose — Friday, July 11, 5–7 PM at AVA Gallery. In this intimate and expressive exhibition, Rose creates a visual tribute that weaves together memory, love, and music through his paintings. Come connect with the artist.

Check out the great article in this morning’s Valley News featuring our 2024 Juried Show winners: Dan Falby, Sarah Koff, Susan Lirakis, and Jonathan Rose! 🎉 Join us for the opening reception this Friday at 5 PM—come celebrate these incredible artists! buff.ly/1oTuFo6

Join us for the opening reception of Past and Future Memory — a photography exhibition by Susan Lirakis — Friday, July 11, 5–7 PM at AVA Gallery. Through poetic imagery and layered meaning, Lirakis invites us to reflect on time, place, and memory.

📸 Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the Upper Valley Photographers meeting at AVA Gallery last night! Special shoutout to Tig Tillinghast for an incredibly insightful talk on getting tack-sharp shots with a telephoto lens. Come be part of the Upper Valley Photographers at AVA!

Summer Camps!-Still Space Available! 🎨✨ Magic Trash (Ages 9–12) $215✨♻️ Turn “trash” into treasure! Campers will use found and repurposed materials to create fun and imaginative 2D and 3D artwork. Think cardboard creatures, bottle-cap sculptures, and colorful collage! 🗓 July 14–18 📍 AVA Gallery

Join us for the opening reception of Tear in the Fabric by Dan Falby — Friday, July 11, 5–7 PM at AVA Gallery. Falby’s ceramic sculptures explore rupture, repair, and the shifting boundaries of perception. Don’t miss this chance to meet the artist and experience the work in person.

🌻🐦 Our Flora & Fauna campers brought nature to life—one paper flower, bird, and scarecrow at a time! 🌞 From blooming fields to handmade skies, their creativity is in full bloom. #FloraAndFaunaCamp #AVAartcamp #paperart #kidscrafts #summercampfun #avagallery

👐✨Join us for Hand-Building with Clay, where you'll learn to shape, sculpt, and create unique ceramic pieces from the ground up. 🎨 No experience needed 🗓️ Thursdays, July 10-31, 6:00-8:30 PM 📍 At AVA Gallery 🔥 $215 plus $75 materials fee Sign up now through the link in our bio. #ClayClass

Meet the Upper Valley Business Alliance’s unofficial mascot — Cluck Norris! Our very own Claire Geno wowed the crowd and took home Best Pitch at the latest UVBA Referral Group meeting, earning the honor of escorting Cluck for the next two weeks.

🖤✨ Step into the shadows and light of the darkroom with photographer Samuel Stambaugh in our next ArtReach Online Artist Demo! 📸 From The Darkroom 🗓 Wednesday, June 2 🕙 10:00AM (Streaming live on Facebook, Zoom & social media)

🎨🐶 Paint Your Pet in Acrylic! 🐾🖌️ Calling all art lovers and animal fans! Join us for Pet Portraits in Acrylic—a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to capture your furry friend’s personality on canvas. Led by artist Sarah Maxell Crosby.

🪺✨Look who just joined the AVA Gallery family! These little creatives hatched right outside our door and are already practicing their group vocals. 🎶🐣 We’re calling them our newest artists in residence—keeping an eye on the galleries and chirping in with creative critique. 💛 #AVAGallery

A glimpse at some incredible recent creations from our adult Shell Forming Metalsmithing class! 🔨🔥 Participants explored shaping and sculpting metal into shell-inspired forms—each piece uniquely expressive and crafted by hand. Check out upcoming classes at the link in our bio. #Metalsmithing

A glimpse at some incredible recent creations from our adult Shell Forming Metalsmithing class! 🔨🔥 Participants explored shaping and sculpting metal into shell-inspired forms—each piece uniquely expressive and crafted by hand. Check out upcoming classes at the link in our bio. #Metalsmithing

Shell Forming & Sculpture 🐚🔥 A glimpse at some amazing recent creations from our after-school metalsmithing classes for kids ages 9–12! Curious about upcoming camps and classes for all ages? Tap the link in our bio or head to our website to explore what’s coming next! #MetalArt #AVAGallery

🎨 New Course Alert! Dive into expressive portraiture this summer at AVA Gallery with the talented Susan Gray Bé! 🌟 👩‍🎨 All levels welcome 📅 Sessions run Mondays, July 7–Aug 11 (5:30–8 pm), @ava_gallery, Lebanon, NH. 💵 Tuition: $325—members receive a special discount (check materials list online!).

🖼️ LAST CHANCE ALERT – EXHIBITS ENDING SATURDAY! 🖼️ Three incredible shows close this Saturday, June 28, and you won't want to miss them: ✨ UNDERSTORY 🌍 BEND TO THE EARTH 💧 WATER MARKS 📍 Location: AVA Gallery, 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH 🕚 Hours: Tue–Sat, 11 am–5 pm. Final day: Saturday, June 28.

In case you missed our last two Artist Talks, you can catch up now on AVA Gallery’s Artist Videos page! 🎥✨ buff.ly/N6M0MXM Don Collins: Understory: Art, Nature, and Narrative in an Age of Disinformation Sher Kamman & Jack Morris: Bend to the Earth

Get ready for a bold visual feast! 🎨 Join us June 25 @ 7 PM for Durk McGurk: Retro Pop Collage, part of AVA’s ArtReach series. Artist/muralist Mike Durkee (aka Durk McGurk) will guide you through his process—pulling from vintage books, hand-drawn text, pop culture tropes, cartoons, and more.

Join us for Metalsmithing: Shell Forming and Sculpture. 📅Thursdays, June 26-Aug 14, $430.00/Person 📍 AVA Gallery & Art Center 🎟️ Register today: buff.ly/LrDV6ax

Join us for Introduction to Wood Carving and Whittling — a hands-on class perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike. Learn traditional techniques, tool safety, and how to bring your creative ideas to life in wood. 📅Wednesdays, June 26-August 14, $350.00/person 📍 AVA Gallery & Art Center

🎨👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Multi-Media Family Portraits | Ages 9–12 Part of AVA’s Week 2 Summer Youth Camps! 🗓️ June 23–27 | 🕘 1:30 PM–4:30 PM Campers will begin this camp by researching their family and what makes them so fabulously unique.

🌿📸 Join Upper Valley Photographers for a Photo Walk at Bicknell Brook! 📸🌿 Take a breath of fresh air and witness the wild beauty of Enfield, NH’s Bicknell Brook and Colette Trail. ✨ Details: 📅 Date & Time: Saturday, June 21, 7:00 AM 📍 Meeting point: Boys Camp Road RSVP today buff.ly/dyTjcJU